1997 Mitsubishi Montero Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the tires of the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero, 2% of the 63 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Despite repeated attempts to balance these tires - they consistently return to their original state and cause vibration at highway speeds( DOT number: tire size: 265-70-15 )”
NHTSA complaint #703852, filed 1999-02Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 5% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 6% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 7% |
| 1991 | 3 | 17% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero
17 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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